The Las Vegas Raiders were busy adding depth and youth to their defensive line after the NFL Draft concluded. Acquiring West Virginia’s Darius Stills gives the Silver and Black a true ‘Gruden Grinder’ who doesn’t give up. Las Vegas drafted EDGE rusher Malcolm Koonce in the third round last weekend but no interior lineman was …
Raiders Will Make Use Of Rookie DL Darius Stills’ Motor Read More »
How good are the Las Vegas Raiders when you compare them to their peers? If you go by their 8-8 record last year, they are a middle-of-the-pack but how highly do experts think of them? If you check some of the recent post-draft power rankings, not high enough. The Raiders look better after the draft …
Raiders Don’t Fare Well In Different Post-Draft Power Rankings Read More »
Right tackle was one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ most pressing needs ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. They had their fair share of choices but took Alex Leatherwood with the 17th overall selection. At the time of the pick, it looked like the Silver and Black reached for the Alabama product. However, that may …
Raiders Draft: Alex Leatherwood May Not Have Been A Reach After All Read More »
The Las Vegas Raiders came out of the 2021 NFL Draft with a solid defensive haul. General manager Mike Mayock met with the local media when the player selection meeting concluded and shared some observations. Mayock told the local media the team’s board matched up with what they needed to do. He said the Raiders …
Raiders Aware They Needed To Get Better On All 3 Levels On Defense Read More »
Wherever former Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther is, he must be jealous of the Silver and Black’s defensive additions in the 2021 NFL Draft. It’s true that they selected offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood 17th overall. However, they invested the following five picks on defensive players, including safety Tyree Gillespie and cornerback Nate Hobbs …
Raiders Reinforce Secondary On Day 3 of 2021 NFL Draft Read More »
After adding offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball. They traded up to draft Trevon Moehrig in the second round and took Malcolm Koonce with their first third-round selection. The Raiders’ defense looks better after …
Raiders Add Pass-Rush Help, Draft Malcolm Koonce 79th Overall Read More »
The Las Vegas Raiders added offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. They have now turned their attention to the defense and drafted TCU safety Trevon Moehrig 43rd overall. Heading into the draft, safety was one of the Raiders’ most pressing needs. Thus, it wasn’t surprising to see them …
Raiders Bolster Secondary, Trade Up And Draft Trevon Moehrig 43rd overall Read More »
After shocking the NFL Draft world by selecting Alex Leatherwood in the first round, the Raiders will have three picks on Day 2. With plenty of talent still on the board, here are a few options for the team’s brass. Who should the Raiders target on Day 2 of the draft? Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah …
Raiders 2021 NFL Draft: 3 Enticing Second-Round Options Read More »
The 2021 NFL Draft began last night but unlike previous years, the Las Vegas Raiders only have one first-round pick. However, they will have three picks on Day 2. They have back-to-back selections in the third round, the 79th, and 80th overall selections. Meanwhile, they have the 48th overall pick in the second round. More …
Raiders 2021 NFL Draft: 3 Bold Predictions For Day 2 Read More »
The Las Vegas Raiders shocked many folks including their own fan base when they made Alabama’s Alex Leatherwood the 17th overall pick and things got even weirder following reports of internal strife. Dysfunction within the Silver and Black is really nothing new. The organization has sadly become synonymous with this over the last 20 years …
What Do Conflicting Reports Surrounding Raiders Front Office Mean? Read More »
